Certified Medication Assistant - Robbinsdale - PT - Nights

Sanford Health • Robbinsdale, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This position is at the Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community, a 96-bed facility that provides rehabilitation therapy in both young adult and geriatric communities following a hospitalization or serious illness. The facility has 3 floors, each separated into 2 self-contained wings that house 16 residents in private rooms with wheelchair/lift accessible shower and toilet, dining area, and nurses station. The Medication Assistant (MA) serves as a caregiver providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse.

Requirements

• North Dakota and Iowa: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
• North Dakota and Iowa: CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
• North Dakota and Iowa: Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained.
• Minnesota: Must have nursing assistant certification, have completed the 75-hour course and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
• Minnesota: Successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course.
• South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course.
• South Dakota: CMA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
• Maintains all department specific required certifications.
• A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually based on state requirements.
• When applicable, may need a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
• Minimum age of 18 preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per plan of care.
• Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned resident.
• May assist the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and provides range of motion and passive exercises.
• Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident.
• May assist residents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate.
• If needed, may aid providers and nursing staff members with procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined by state regulations.
• Documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicates changing condition, medication follow-up and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse.
• Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational.
• Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate.
• May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Benefits

• Access to continuing education
• Leadership development
• Advancement opportunities within one of the nation's leading rural health systems
• Student loan repayment options available
• Scholarship options available
• Access to Daily earnings available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees